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The Estes 7243 Black Brant II is an advanced model rocket kit designed for ages 10+, featuring a 1:13 scale replica of the historic Canadian Black Brant rocket. Standing 25 inches tall, it can soar up to 1,300 feet using compatible Estes engines (sold separately). The kit includes detailed parts, decals, and an 18-inch parachute recovery system, offering a challenging 4+ hour build that combines STEM education with hands-on aerospace history.
| ASIN | B07WGWKR7R |
| Age Range (Description) | 10 and up |
| Age Range Description | 10 and up |
| Art Craft Kit Type | Flying Model Rocket Kit |
| Best Sellers Rank | #319,771 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #49 in Toy Rockets & Spaceships |
| Brand | Estes |
| Brand Name | Estes |
| Colour | Multi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 137 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00047776072435 |
| Included Components | Rocket Kit |
| Item Dimensions | 48.3 x 3.4 x 48.3 Centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Estes Black Brant II Flying Model Rocket Kit | 1: 13 Scale | Soarsup To 1300'. |
| Item Weight | 0.3 Ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 48.3 x 3.4 x 48.3 Centimeters |
| Manufacturer | Estes |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 7243 |
| Material | Laser Cut Wood |
| Material Type | Laser Cut Wood |
| Model Name | Estes Black Brant II Flying Model Rocket Kit | 1:13 Scale | Soars up to 1300 ft. | F |
| Model number | 7243 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Product Style | Modern |
| Scale | 1: 13 Scale |
| Seasons | All Seasons |
| Size | 25 inches |
| Special Features | Laser Cut Balsa Wood, 18 in. (45.7 cm) Parachute Recovery System |
| Subject Character | Rocket |
| Theme | Model Rocket Kit |
| UPC | 047776072435 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
J**N
Nice rocket challanging water decals
A nice rocket to build, but the water decals are challenging and a little confusing.
E**K
Moderately Challenging Kit
Nice kit. Moderate build. Challenging decals. Arrived in a box, not a bag (good job, Amazon) The shock cord cap for the nose cone assembly is loose in the coupler. Don’t forget to wrap tape around its shoulder as described in the instructions. One of the roll bar decals runs down the middle of a fin. A relief will need to be measured and cut out from a decal to accomplish this. (Referenced in pictures) I used the following mods: - traded rubber stock shock cord for elastic - beveled the leading and trailing edges of the fins. Instructions also show a template to produce a more pronounced bevel to keep it true to scale - I always use superglue to initially attach fins to body tube on my rockets, followed by several applications of wood glue to create fillets - all plastic-to-paper joints were done with two part epoxy - the plastic transition near the tail cone leaves a triangle shaped gaps along along the root edge of the fins. I used scrap balsa to form little triangles by sanding to fill these gaps - used Micro-Sol setting solution to give decals a painted on look This is not a “beginner” kit. Takes moderate modeling skills to get it done correctly. Looks very nice when completed.
K**S
Can't wait to launch it!
I bought this rocket 30 years ago and it blew up on its first flight (never knew why). Now I'm wanting to introduce the hobby to my son and I saw the Black Brant rocket here on Amazon and I couldn't resist! I enjoyed every minute of this build. It really brought back some good memories and I hope my son will take to the hobby like I did and enjoy it for years. Here's to better luck on it's maiden flight!
B**S
Easy scale model
Fun to build.Took time to review paint scheme, and made adjustments that suited me. Really looking forward to launching this. May use streamer instead of parachute for recovery since this flies high.
D**X
Fun build
It was fun to build, and it is a powerful D12-5 Rocket. Fun to launch.
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